PARIS - France’s debt mountain is growing and will in 2026 be at its highest level since 1995 because of a soaring deficit, the country’s finance ministry said on Sept 19. A ministry source told reporters the public debt will reach 119.3 per cent of GDP in 2026 and 121.7 per cent in 2027 – double t»»»

Prime Minister Sebastian Lecornu said the government planned to make adjustments and cuts worth €54 billion in the 2027 budget. (EPA Images pic) PARIS: France’s debt mountain is growing and will this year be at its highest level since 1995 because of a soaring deficit, the country’s finance ministr»»»